tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post3271298896151706587..comments2023-09-11T05:01:35.483-07:00Comments on writercize: Guest Writercize - Nicole, Madlab Post (Movie Review)Alanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post-8781037415194279972011-12-19T23:38:51.034-08:002011-12-19T23:38:51.034-08:00Hey Nicole,
I did check out Smurfdok's post -...Hey Nicole,<br /><br />I did check out Smurfdok's post - funny!<br /><br />You'll have to let me know what you think of Like Stars on Earth - Bollywood movies tend to run pretty long and include a little of everything - romance, drama, moral lessons, song, dance. I'm generally amused.<br /><br />If you end up liking the movie, the main actor (Aamir Khan, who I think is totally adorable) is in another one that is enjoyable along similar lines (story about educational failures and successes) called Three Idiots. Slightly different level and concept, but similar humor and irreverence.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post-86212841065000068462011-12-18T11:09:55.916-08:002011-12-18T11:09:55.916-08:00Alana,
Thanks for trying this writercize on for s...Alana,<br /><br />Thanks for trying this writercize on for size. I especially like your addition of a foreign film into the mix. I haven't watched many (if any, at all) Bollywood films but based on your review, I plan on queue-ing it up on Netflix, if it is available there. My knowledge of dyslexia is pretty much non-existent, so this films sounds like I could learn a thing or two about the condition, from watching the movie.<br /><br />I also like what seems like an underlying lesson in patience, understanding and good teachers who put real effort in improving the lives, development and academic performance of their students. We need more teachers like this, especially because educators can sometimes be the only source of quality guidance that some children who have parents who are not as involved in their lives, are able to receive.<br /><br />Nice review :)<br /><br />After "Shutter Island," I have been weary of confusing films but if it takes the viewer away for a specific and understanding purpose relating to the story, I can dig it!<br /><br />By the way, did you check out Smurfdok's(sdk_2010) 140 word "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" movie review?<br /><br />I bet it will make you laugh, especially if you were thinking, but never said out loud, some of what he highlights regarding the movie.<br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post-20413131229552916642011-12-17T16:35:56.718-08:002011-12-17T16:35:56.718-08:00Finally inspired!
Like Stars on Earth (http://ww...Finally inspired!<br /><br />Like Stars on Earth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0986264/)<br />Director: Aamir Khan<br />Hindi language film, subtitled<br /><br />Like Stars on Earth paints a poignant portrait of a young boy with academic troubles who tries but can’t succeed at school and turns to acting out to avoid feeling disappointed in himself. Viewers understand immediately the boy is dyslexic, but his teachers and parents do not, and the further they push him the more desperate the boy becomes. Finally one special art teacher understands the problem and advocates on the boy’s behalf.<br /><br />Darsheel Safary offers a heartwarming performance as young Ishaan while Indian great Aamir Khan brings charm and compassion to his portrayal of Ram Shankar Nikumbh, the art teacher. The viewer will have a deeper understanding of what dyslexia feels like for all children affected, and see clues on how to work through dyslexia. Moments of classic Bollywood song and dance make the film a joy to watch!<br /><br />(review: 140 words)<br /><br />(would have liked to add: Confusing at times, the film purposely makes the viewer lose a sense of time to get into the mind of the boy.)Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post-88031730581838502532011-12-13T23:59:43.546-08:002011-12-13T23:59:43.546-08:00Thanks for the great writercize Nicole! I was awa...Thanks for the great writercize Nicole! I was away over the weekend, but plan to tackle this ASAP. We've been stuck on TV lately in my house, so I have to bring a movie fresh to mind for the review. It shall be done. ;)Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573858483799418922.post-47691521540344809752011-12-12T08:32:25.536-08:002011-12-12T08:32:25.536-08:00My 140 Word Review<a href="http://smurfdok.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/1278/" rel="nofollow">My 140 Word Review</a>sdk_2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/09594631381637018271noreply@blogger.com